Retrovesical squamous cell carcinoma associated with toxoplasmosis: diagnostic images, serum detection of SCC-antigen, and successful treatment by M-VAC regimen

J Surg Oncol. 1989 Jan;40(1):61-4. doi: 10.1002/jso.2930400114.

Abstract

A case of retrovesical squamous cell carcinoma associated with acquired toxoplasmosis is presented. To date only six cases with retrovesical carcinoma have been reported in the literature. Although it is difficult to make a preoperative diagnosis of this rare neoplasm, transrectal longitudinal ultrasonography was diagnostically valuable, and serial measurements of serum squamous cell antigen (SCC-Ag) were useful for monitoring the clinical course.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use
  • Carcinoembryonic Antigen / analysis
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / complications*
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / diagnosis
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / therapy
  • Cisplatin / administration & dosage
  • Doxorubicin / administration & dosage
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Methotrexate / administration & dosage
  • Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / complications*
  • Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / therapy
  • Toxoplasmosis / complications*
  • Ultrasonography
  • Vinblastine / administration & dosage

Substances

  • Carcinoembryonic Antigen
  • Vinblastine
  • Doxorubicin
  • Cisplatin
  • Methotrexate

Supplementary concepts

  • M-VAC protocol